AILET 2026: Registration (Open), Exam Date (Dec 14), Notification, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation

The AILET 2026 application form was launched on August 7, 2025, at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. According to the updated AILET 2026 notification, the deadline to submit the AILET 2026 online form is November 10, 2025. AILET 2026 exam date is December 14, 2025.

The National Law University, Delhi, conducts the entrance test annually to grant admission to its BA LLB (Hons), Master of Law (LLM), and PhD programmes. The AILET law entrance test for BA LLB (Hons) comprises 150 questions that students must attempt within 120 minutes. Three sections of the AILET for the BA LLB (Hons.) course include English Language, Current Affairs and General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning. AILET for LLM has 100 MCQ questions overall from several branches of law. The direct link to the AILET 2026 application form is attached below.

National Law University, Delhi (NLU D) has issued the dates for AILET 2026, for BA LLB and LLM.

The essence and highlights of the AILET 2026 exam have been provided below.

Candidates for AILET 2026 should be aware of AILET's advantages. As a result, we've compiled some pointers below to help candidates better understand AILET's advantages -

• Applicants who pass AILET can join one of the top law colleges in India - the National Law University, Delhi. 
• In case they cannot make it to NLU Delhi, they can join other renowned law colleges that accept AILET scores.
• All legal firms are always looking to hire new law and experienced law graduates.
• A career in litigation or practice means that a lawyer can represent both himself (if needed) and clients in court.
• Law aspirants who plan to pursue a career in academics will have the option of becoming a professor or lecturer after LLM or PhD.
• Lawyers can also seek jobs in the public sector, banking, and corporate sectors.

Please find all the vital information about the AILET 2026 exam here - 

What's New in AILET?

NLU Delhi has eliminated Elementary Mathematics and Legal Aptitude from the AILET exam format. These two topics were formerly included (before 2022). Because of this, the test questions for the AILET will now be focused on three different subjects: English Language, Logical Reasoning, and Current Affairs and General Knowledge. 

Eligibility Criteria of AILET 2026

The AILET 2026 eligibility criteria are the minimum marks or scores that an individual must obtain in the last qualifying examination to sit for the exam. AILET 2026 eligibility requirements vary for undergraduate and graduate programs.

Students belonging to the reserved categories/ classes had to submit an appropriate certificate(s) in original format during the provisional admission process. Candidates will not be provided provisional admission if they do not submit the required caste/ category certificate from the appropriate authority. Similarly, the caste/ category certificate should always be in the name of the candidate and not in the name of the candidate's parents/ guardians/ spouse or any other family members, etc.

How to Apply for AILET 2026

Before filling out the exam application form, an individual must meet the AILET 2026 eligibility conditions. Applicants are urged to carefully read the admission notification on the AILET's official website and familiarize themselves with all prerequisites for filling out the AILET 2026 online application form.

Exam Pattern of AILET 2026

To do well on the AILET 2026 exam, students must know the grading scheme, type of questions, structure, and exam pattern. This year, AILET has revised the exam pattern. Few sections have been removed from the previous pattern of AILET, and the segment-wise weightage has been changed.

Syllabus of AILET 2026

The AILET 2026 syllabus outline includes all necessary material for students planning to take the exam. The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) syllabus has been updated by the National Law University of Delhi (NLU - D). 

Exam-takers who plan to take AILET 2026 should first educate themselves with the entire curriculum. AILET BA LLB will not have a mathematics portion this year. In the meantime, AILET LLM now contains a description section.

AILET 2026 Preparation Plan

Having an exam study approach makes things easier for AILET preparation. Here are some AILET preparation tips to help the applicants pass the exam:

• They must maintain a thorough understanding of the exam style and syllabus.
• Obtain appropriate study materials, such as books and example papers.
• Make it a routine to read newspapers every day.
• Make a detailed study plan and stick to it.
• The aspirants must take as many practice tests as they can.
• Try as many prior year AILET question papers as they can.

Sample Papers of AILET 2026

Candidates preparing for the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2026 can benefit from the sample papers. AILET 2026 sample papers will provide in-depth insight into the law entrance test questions. 

AILET 2026 exam-takers can prepare for the AILET 2026 through sample papers. These papers will offer an in-depth understanding of the entrance test's questions. It also analyzes the candidates' strengths and weaknesses and encourages them to improve in those areas to ace the exam.

Mock Test of AILET 2026

The format of the mock examination is similar to that of the actual exam. Aspirants can check their level of preparation, learn about the kind of questions that may be asked, the exam's difficulty level, and optimize their accuracy and speed by taking the AILET Mock Test series.

Previous Year's Question Papers of AILET 

The previous year's AILET question papers are the last few year's question papers that an individual needs to practice well before an exam to comprehend the exam better. Students must download the previous year's question papers and take them up one at a time for solving. Their speed will improve, their knowledge will be tested properly, and their chances of scoring more will be enhanced.

Participating Colleges of AILET 2026

AILET is recognized by various Indian law schools and institutions, including the National Law University in Delhi. The participating colleges shortlist the candidates based on the merit list, eligibility conditions, and reservation criteria. These colleges then release the seat allotment list based on the above criteria.

Cutoff of AILET 2026

NLU Delhi will disclose the category-based cutoff list for AILET BA LLB and LLM courses at the time of counselling. Candidates who scored higher than the AILET cut off 2026 for their category will be shortlisted for counselling. The AILET 2026 cutoff will be announced likely after June 2026.

The AILET cutoff 2026 is the minimum score required for admission to the University's law programs. AILET cutoff 2026 is also the last rank at which an applicant gets admitted. 

Merit List of AILET 2026

The AILET 2026 merit list for BA LLB and LLM programs will be released by National Law University, Delhi, in the first week of July. AILET 2026 preliminary merit list will be available for download from the official admission portal - //nationallawuniversitydelhi.in/. 

 The AILET 2026 merit list will include the names, roll numbers, and ranking of all applicants who took the AILET 2026. The University will invite candidates for AILET counselling and seat assignment based on the AILET 2026 provisional merit list. 

The University will then create the seat allotment lists or final AILET merit lists based on merit cum reservation factors.

Find out the major AILET 2026 exam day instructions below - 

• Candidates must carry a valid ID card.
• They must have the AILET admit card.
• They must not bring any study materials, papers for rough calculations, calculators, or any other electronic items.
• Exam-takers must reach the exam hall on or before the reporting time.

Selecting AILET Test Cities

The AILET 2026 applicants will have to provide their test city preferences while filling out the application form for AILET. They must pick the test cities based on their convenience. The test city will be assigned based on the availability of the location.

AILET 2026 Selection Procedure

There are various levels in the selection procedure of AILET 2026. Candidates who clear the written test of AILET will be called for the succeeding rounds of the selection criteria. The applicants who get through the cutoff will have to get their documents verified in the counselling process of AILET. Once approved; they will have the option to pay the admission fees and join their allotted college.

AILET 2026 Exam Centres

AILET 2026 exam center information has still not been released. Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Guwahati, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Nagpur are some of the AILET exam centres. Students will get test centres based on their availability.

Here is the approximate seat intake for law courses offered at NLU Delhi per AILET scores. We will update the details below once the official notifications are released.

Here are the exam times for the AILET 2026 Exam.

The organising authority for AILET is the National Law University, Delhi (NLU-D). Unlike other National Law Universities, NLU-D is the only educational body that has not yet accepted the procedure of selecting candidates through CLAT (Common Law Admission Test).

Established in 2008 under the Delhi Act No.1 of 2008, the National Law University has been accredited ‘A’ Grade with a score of 3.59 on a four-point scale by NAAC. The NLU-D administered law entrance exam allows more than a thousand candidates to pursue a career in the field of law. 

Here are the contact details of AILET Office - 

Address: Sector- 14, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110078,

Tel: 011-40787555 (10:00 am to 05:00 pm on all working days)

E-mail: TBA

Website: TBA